Dr. Horvath obtained his B.Sc. from Brown University. He pursued graduate studies at the University of Chicago earning his Ph.D. in 1994. Martin loves research and is passionate about undergraduate research and education, especially how to teach critical thinking & communication in science. In the fall, Martin teaches Biol 3525/Chem 3525: Molecular Biology of DNA Lab. Every spring, he co-instructs Biol 3510/Chem 3510: Biological Chemistry I. Outside of the lab or the classroom, he enjoys spending time with family, trail running, reading and learning new things! Currently, Martin is invested in learning all things astrobiology! Fun fact: Martin abandoned two of his children above the arctic circle and uses this story as a metaphor for mentoring and teaching.

Vincent graduated from Missouri State University as a biology major emphasizing in microbiology and biotechnology and a minor in chemistry. Vincent joined the Horvath lab in May of 2021. Broadly, his research interests are centered around how organisms simultaneously maintain and evolution their biological information. Specifically, he focuses on MutY and its role in DNA repair. Outside of devoting countless hours in the lab, Vincent enjoys jiu-jitsu, programming, weight training, and outdoor adventuring! Fun fact: Vincent has a tattoo written in Quenya, an elvish language from Lord of the Rings!

Sonia is a 2nd year medical student here at the U! She graduated from the University of Utah as a biology major and chemistry minor. Sonia originally joined the Horvath Lab as a 2017 ACCESS Scholar and she was awarded the 2020 Beckman Scholar to continue her work in the lab! Outside of school and the lab, Sonia enjoys bouldering and binge-watching the Great British Baking Show!

My name is Aidan and I plan to graduate this spring with a biology major and a chemistry minor. My interests outside of school revolve around fly fishing, skiing, and tennis.

Quyen is a junior studying Biology here at The University of Utah, with plans to go to medical school. She joined the Horvath Lab in February 2022. Since then, she has been experiencing different techniques to study how medicines affect microbiomes and how organisms protect their genome under extreme conditions. In her free time, she likes to read, take nature walks, and cook with friends.

Kenzie is a junior studying biology with an emphasis in human anatomy and physiology here at the University of Utah. She hopes to continue her education by attending medical school after graduation. Interests outside of the sciences include reading, photography, watching football, and doing just about anything outside.

Bridget Raymundo (he/she/zie) is an undergraduate student at the University of Utah as a Biology major with an emphasis in Anatomy and Physiology and a minor in Chinese. The science and humanities involved in work as a medical doctor fascinate zer. Zie has a passion for volunteer service, travel, and family. In fact, before starting university, zie experienced a study abroad year in Germany on scholarship to independently explore a variety of cultures and meet extended family.